Nevada Lifestyle Lincoln County Magazine 2024 Edition
LINCOLN COUNTY, NEVADA
Established in 1866, Lincoln County came into existence when Congress expanded Nevada’s boundaries by shifting its state line eastward and southward, encroaching upon Utah and Arizona territories. The county derives its name from Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Initially, proposal legislation aimed to designate the county as “Stewart County” after William M. Stewart, a Nevada Senator, but eventually, a substitute bill led to a change in the name. Read More…
MILLION DOLLAR COURTHOUSE –
PIOCHE, NEVADA
The Pioche Courthouse, also referred to as the Old Lincoln County Courthouse and the first Lincoln County Courthouse, was famously named the “Million Dollar Courthouse.” In Pioche, Nevada, the courthouse incurred costs that far exceeded the original estimates, resulting in the issuance and refinancing of bonds totaling nearly $1 million. The ultimate cost, including finance charges and fiscal mismanagement, amounted to over $800,000 in 1872 dollars. It wasn’t until the construction of the new courthouse that the county’s debt was finally paid off in 1938. Read More…
BOX CAR MUSEUM – CALIENTE, NEVADA
The Box Car Museum in Caliente, Nevada holds a rich and captivating history that tells the tale of the evolution of transportation and the significance of the railroad industry. Established in 1985, the museum is housed in a historic train depot and showcases various boxcars that were once vital to the movement of goods and people across the country. The museum’s collection boasts an impressive array of boxcars, each with its own unique story to tell. Read More…
ELGIN SCHOOLHOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE – ELGIN, NEVADA
One can discover traces of Nevada’s former glory all throughout the region, and stumbling upon one of these historic sites always brings joy. If you have a passion for uncovering hidden treasures from bygone eras, then a visit to the century-old Elgin Schoolhouse site is a must. Read More…
CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK –
PANACA, NEVADA
Cathedral Gorge State Park, situated in Lincoln County, Nevada, is an expansive area of approximately 1,800 acres (730 ha) that offers both public recreation and geological preservation. The park showcases a breathtaking landscape characterized by eroded soft bentonite clay. Positioned at the west end of State Route 319, just two miles (3.2 km) northwest of Panaca, the site has been a favorite destination for local picnickers since the nineteenth century, when it bore the name Cathedral Gulch. Read More…
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